An interesting and cautionary study for those who've had polyps removed from their colon (especially from the right side and if the polyps had "villous features."  Villous features are hairlike protrusions (from what I can parse from the dictionary.

Please click here to read about the stats...and if you've had five or more polyps removed, if you're older than 55, or if your polyps had hair...don't wait 5 years for your next colonscopy.

There are many warning signs of colon cancer that people tend to overlook.  This link provides a list of physical symptoms that warrant investigation.  The "bottom line" (pun intended) is don't assume that bleeding or stomach issues are benign.  Especially if there's a history of ANY cancer in your family (not just colon cancer).

Cover your butt!

There are some EXTREMELY important facts cited in the Congressional Resolution officially recognizing March as Colon Cancer Awareness Month.

Among them, that only 39% of colon cancer patients have their disease detected at an early stage.

Read the resolution by clicking here.  And make sure you've been screened if you're over 50.  If colon cancer can happen